I Want to Fight Araki!

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 39: The Rohan Round Robin

November 07, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 42.8 MB

Part 4 may be over, but that doesn't mean that Thomas and Emily are leaving Morioh quite yet. Instead they are sticking around to cover the horror anthology starring everyone's favorite manga artist, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan. They go over the last bits of Rohan's character arc and share their thoughts on the episodes themselves. All that and a bit of silliness in this special bonus episode of IWTFA! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram:...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 38: Diamonds are Forever

October 31, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 63.4 MB

The penultimate discussion of Part 4 comes to ahead as the duo go over the villainous Yoshikage Kira and the themes of self-actualization, ego, power, godhood and, wait- doesn't this description look a little familiar? Seems like the only way out of this one is with an ambulance and Thomas and Emily have the keys. The IWTFA crew wraps up the discussion of Diamond is Unbreakable, go over all the themes one last time, and share their thoughts on the ending as Part 4 comes to a close. Keep up ...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 37: A God Amongst Men

October 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

The penultimate discussion of Part 4 comes to ahead as the duo go over the villainous Yoshikage Kira and the themes of self-actualization, ego, power, godhood and the inevitability of good triumphing over evil. Also some occasional silliness and one of the coolest concepts of a Stand power ever. Strap in, because the summer of 1999 is almost over. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https:...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 36: Façade of Society

October 17, 2021 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

The plot ramps up as Thomas and Emily discuss some Kira focused episodes of Diamond is Unbreakable. They discuss Kira's need to control, to hide himself, and the tragic manipulation of Shinobu. Then, a discussion about the mechanics of living in a radio tower. Stuff of the silly and serious variety abound in this brand new episode of IWTFA! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitt...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 35: Honorably Selfish

October 10, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutes - 52 MB

I Want to Fight Araki! returns once more to continue the Part 4 breakdown. In this episode aliens(?) rock, paper, scissors, dice games, and meaningful character development as Emily and Thomas go over Rohan's continuing storyline. All that and the hilarity that you've come to expect from your favorite anime podcast! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman h...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 34: The Average Man

May 02, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 61.5 MB

The plot thickens as Thomas and Emily dive into the next three episodes of Diamond is Unbreakable. As the characters investigate Kira, the duo investigate all the little intricacies and moments of growth for Koichi, Jotaro, and even Kira himself. Then some joking around about the out of nowhere, but hilarious, Echoes Act 3 all on this episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our persona...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 33: Living a Normal Life

April 25, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 69.7 MB

On this installment of I Want to Fight Araki! main villain Yoshikage Kira is finally shown in his terrifying glory as Thomas and Emily go over episodes 20, 21, and 22 of Diamond is Unbreakable. After briefly discussing the return of Yukako (don't date your stalker!) the gang dives into a robust discussion about what it means to live a normal life and how Kira perverts it. With some occasional silly stuff thrown in, this is one episode of IWTFA you won't want to skip. Keep up with all the la...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 32: Striving for a Normal Life

April 18, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 63.4 MB

The plot of Diamond is Unbreakable ramps up as the IWTFA crew talks about episodes 16, 17, 18, 19 of the 4th part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Thomas and Emily discuss the character beats surrounding Jotaro and Rohan as well as how they fit into Thomas and Emily's larger theories. Then hilarity ensues as the pair talk about the first episode featuring Shigechi all in this new installment of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofighta...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 31: I Want to Fight Rohan!

March 28, 2021 15:27 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

The IWTFA crew dive into the episodes of Diamond is Unbreakable featuring everyone's favorite author self-insert, Rohan Kishibe! Emily and Thomas discuss artistry and how it relates to isolation and some progressing character arcs. Also the themes of family as they discuss the episode featuring Shizuka along with all the goofy stuff too! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter....

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 30: Fight & Forgive

March 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

On this episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Thomas and Emily dive into the Red Hot Chili Peppers arc. They discuss themes of fatherhood, revenge, and guilt as it pertains to Josuke and Okuyasu. Also one of Emily's favorite characters in the franchise, Akira Otoishi That along with the breakdown of the Tonio episodes as a subversion of the normal JoJo arc and all the silly stuff therein. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofighta...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 29: Just Say No

March 10, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

The IWTFA crew dives once again into the world of Diamond is unbreakable by looking at everyone's favorite nice guy, Koichi Hirose. Thomas and Emily discuss the evident character growth already found with his Stand along with themes of guilt, obsession and self confidence, then dive into the requisite silly stuff on another episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitt...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 28: Breaking the Cycle

March 07, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 26.5 MB

In this beefer episode Thomas and Emily breakdown the next three episodes of Diamond is Unbreakable and discuss one of the best characters in the Part, Okuyasu. The crew talks themes of abuse, character elements, and the new Stands. With a tiny bit of silly stuff this isn't an episode you want to miss! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 27: Shining Kindness

March 03, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 22.1 MB

Thomas and Emily finally get to dive into one of the richest and best parts of the franchise, Diamond is Unbreakable. They talk character aspects, art style, and parts of the tone. Also Twin Peaks, smashed car windows, and few goofy things on this new episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/ahumblegoose?...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 26: Safety, Freedom, and the Last Train Home

February 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

It's the end of an era as the IWTFA crew breaks down the last episodes of Stardust Crusaders. Thomas and Emily talk character arcs endings, concepts like freedom, and sensuality in this super sized episode! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/ahumblegoose?s=20 Listen to the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lu76TssFXl...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 25: Fear and Love in DIO's World

February 24, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 70.7 MB

It's the penultimate discussion of Stardust Crusaders as the duo talk about some of the most sad and gut-wrenching episodes in the whole franchise. Thomas and Emily break down all sorts of serious stuff from shared design elements, Polnareff and Iggy's character arcs, and even philosophical questions like what it means to "escape life" Naturally though there is silly stuff to going along with all this though like the pathetic Nukesaku and infinitely quotable Darby scenes. All that and more o...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 24: Sacrifice of the Fool

February 21, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 53.1 MB

Oh That's a Baseball! Er- Sorry, it's actually a new episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Thomas and Emily, are finally done with the one-off Stand fights, but that doesn't mean that there isn't any less of the thematic goodness of you've come to expect. The duo talk about themes like family and sacrifice, before making fun of all sorts of wacky pronunciations, and strange game design decisions in these iconic episodes of Stardust Crusaders! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https:/...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 23: Irony in the Cards

February 17, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 52 MB

The road to DIO's mansion is almost complete as the IWTFA crew take a look at the D'Arby episodes as well as the Hol Horse and Boingo episodes. Thomas and Emily talk about fate again and all the excellent serious moments in the D'Arby episodes while laughing along to the shenanigans in the latter ones. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 22: The Weak Protecting the Weak

February 14, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutes - 54.6 MB

The next episodes on the chopping block for the IWTFA crew concern two of the most cursed individuals in all of Part 3, Alessi and Mariah. They talk continuing character arcs, themes of power, and breakdown all the silly and occasionally problematic contents of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/ahumblegoos...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 21: Irony in the Pages

February 10, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 56.6 MB

It's a brand new episode of I Want to Fight Araki! and this time the crew doesn't just nerd out about anime. Comic books too as they cover the Oingo Boingo and Anubis episodes. Thomas and Emily get deep discussing more about fate and the nature of how we perceive comic books, before discussing silly stuff practically coming out of the ears of these episodes. The amazing Oingo Boingo Traitor's Requiem Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Joe93kaxow4 Keep up with all the latest news! ...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 20: Pride of the Fool

February 07, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 58.3 MB

The IWTFA crew in the same place? At the same time? What madness is this? Why, it's the madness of a new episode! Thomas and Emily break down the High Priestess fight and the introductory episodes of Iggy talking cults, familial connections, and a truck load of silly stuff and tangents as you've come to expect as Stardust Crusaders enters its second half. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter:...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 19: The Redemption of the Swordsman

February 03, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 22.4 MB

After some lackluster episodes the IWTFA crew breaks down some of the best episodes of Stardust Crusaders continuing break down the arc of Polnareff. They talk the return of Avdol, responsibility, guilt, and growth through grief. And in case that was all a little to serious Thomas and Emily also talk about the silly stuff like Polnareff Land and ancient male bonding traditions. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki O...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 18: Missed Opportunities

January 31, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 14.1 MB

You're not dreaming because in this mini episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Thomas and Emily break down the Death 13 episodes. They talk missed potential regarding character arcs and interactions, while Thomas goes on a Persona tangent and Nightmare on Elm Street tangent while having a few laughs along the way. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https:...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 17: Jotaro's Control

January 27, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 20.9 MB

After a week's rest the IWTFA crew's back with more JoJo to break down, this time in the form of the Lovers and the Sun episodes. Thomas and Emily continue to discuss Jotaro's arc while discussing all of the cool moments there are. Then they laugh out loud at the comedic relief episode that is the Sun, complete with the classic tangents and note looking up you've come to expect. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki ...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 16: Vengeance for the Dead

January 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 23.5 MB

Thomas and Emily cross another major threshold as they break down the next four episodes of Stardust Crusaders. They talk framing and Joseph's character arc, before getting into the wealth of silly stuff these episodes have to offer. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/ahumblegoose?s=20 Listen to the show on Spotify: https://open.s...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 15: Reflections

January 20, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 25.5 MB

Thomas and Emily get deep once again as they breakdown the next few episodes of Stardust Crusaders. They break down Westerns, talk character arcs, and everything inbetween. Then the point and laugh at all of the creepy/funny goings on in these episodes, not to mention a high quantity of Galaxy Brain Moments on this episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 14: Jotaro the Hero

January 17, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 22.2 MB

The duo begin diving into the the plethora of Stand fights by breaking down the encounters with Dark Blue Moon, Strength, and Ebony Devil. While Thomas dives deeper into his toxic masculinity theory, Emily breaks down Jotaro's subtle changes throughout. All while poking fun at the silly moments in this latest episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twi...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 13: The Honor of the Swordsman

January 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 25.4 MB

Stardust Crusaders continues with breakdowns of episodes 4 and 5. Thomas and Emily talk about the subtle points of both Polnareff and Avdol, some more Tarot discussion, and even poke fun at all the shenanigans the JoBros get up to. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/ahumblegoose?s=20 Listen to the show on Spotify: https://open.spo...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 12: The Tarot and JoJo

January 10, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 30 MB

The IWTFA crew dive into the beginning of Stardust Crusaders talking the significance of the Tarot Arcana on the series, changes in characters and breaking down the new ones. Afterwards they poke fun at the silly plot points and character bits on this beefer episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/ahumbl...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 11: Andrew Jackson in a Loincloth

January 06, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

Thomas and Emily take a quick break in between parts and are joined by their friend Giovanna to wrap all the little bits of Battle Tendency including final thoughts on characters, plot, and how Part 2 stacks up to Part 1. Also some hilarious rants about character names and former presidents on this lighter episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitte...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 10: Godliness, Nature, and Technology at the End of Battle Tendency

January 03, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

The IWTFA crew finishes their discussion on Battle Tendency with the biggest collection of galaxy brain moments yet. Thomas and Emily wrap up their discussion on the themes of nature vs. technology, legacy, moral ambiguity and do much more, with a final sendoff by chuckling at the hammy acting and strange animation stills on the final Battle Tendency episode of IWTFA. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our persona...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 9: The Why Wammu is Great Lightning Round

December 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MB

Thomas and Emily are back to cover one of best and worst moments of the whole series back to back. This episode gets into themes of destiny, balance, and honor while criticizing some of the more sexist content. Then the two poke fun at the bizarre 3D animation, and vampire logistics on the penultimate Battle Tendency discussion. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thoma...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 8: Wammu Plucks Caesar like a Chicken

December 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

The IWTFA crew dive into the next 3 episodes of Battle Tendency. Thomas and Emily Start out expanding on ideas of family, legacy, and tossing out a few character based theories before diving into all the silly stuff and one of Emily's all time favorite moments in the series all on this new episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBric...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 7: I May be an Idiot, but I'm Not Stupid

December 23, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 27 MB

The Battle Tendency discussion continue as Thomas and Emily break down some of the most disturbing episodes in the series. After they finish freaking out they also expand on previous ideas like Man vs. Nature, Legacy, and offer up some critique on the shows depiction of women, all wrapped up with pointing out the wackiness of random English words and soft stone throwing all on this episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: @iwanttofightar1 Instagram: I...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 6: Whoever Controls the Pigeons, Controls the World!

December 20, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 21.4 MB

The two get into more Battle Tendency by breaking down the introduction of Caesar and the Pillar Men. Thomas and Emily talk sexism, family honor, and what exactly makes Joseph who he is. Then they talk the physicality of putting pigeons into peoples mouths and other silly things on this episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickma...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 5: "I Am a Pillar Man I Speak for the Trees"

December 16, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 21.2 MB

The duo break down the next two episodes of Battle Tendency. Emily and Thomas talk themes of bravery, nature, and the complex morals of all the characters. Then they break down all the silly things including cactus explosions and wacky pronunciations all on this episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/Em...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 4: Ayn Rand with a Machine Gun Fighting Vampires

December 13, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 22.6 MB

Thomas and Emily begin their discussion on Battle Tendency with the first two episodes! They talk subversion of expectations, the complicated characters, and talk the OP too, all with a plethora of silly tangents and jokes in this latest episode of I Want to Fight Araki! Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/EmilyVinkels Check out Tho...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 3: Speedwagon Begonning Thots with a Sledgehammer

December 10, 2020 20:14 - 54 minutes - 21.1 MB

Thomas and Emily finish up their discussion on Phantom Blood. They expand again on the themes of destiny and delve into the theme of legacy within the larger series, all while poking fun at the goofier parts in these action packed episodes. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/EmilyVinkels Check out Thomas’ other podcast: https://t...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 2: Violating the Geneva Conventions with Dio Brando

December 06, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 21.8 MB

Thomas and Emily break down the next third of Phantom Blood today. They discuss the greater themes of destiny, power, greed and responsibility found throughout the series and their origins in the first part. There are also a lot of funny(?) tangents in case that's a little too serious for everyone. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com...

I Want to Fight Araki! Episode 1: Try the Syltherin Vampire Wine

December 02, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 23.5 MB

Thomas and Emily break down the first three episodes and the OP of part 1 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Phantom Blood. The duo talk about themes of class, moral absolutism, and allusions to other works. Also Harry Potter. Keep up with all the latest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/iwanttofightar1 Instagram: iwanttofightaraki Our personals: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasMBrickman https://twitter.com/EmilyVinkels Check out Thomas’ other podcast: https://t.co/6DEKVPH6mv?amp=1

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